A Shapes thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Shapes themed stories. Here are just a few Shapes books.
Shapes Literature List
- Shapes At Play by Silvia Borando
- Circle, Square, Moose by Kelly L. Bingham
- Go, Shapes, Go by Denis Fleming
- Shape Shift by Joyce Hesselberth
- City Shapes by Diana Murray
- Circle Dogs by Kevin Henkes
- Whoo? Whoo? By David A. Carter
- Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban
- Mouse Shapes by Ellen Stoll Walsh
- Lots of Dots by Craig Frazier
- So Many Circles, So Many Squares by Tana Hoban
- Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert
- Shape Capers by Cathryn Falwell
1. Shapes Themed Literature Lists
A Superhero thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Superhero themed stories. Here are just a few Superhero books.
Superhero Literature List
- Even Superheroes Make Mistakes by Shelly Becker
- Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy by David Somen
- Ten Rule of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti
- Zapato Power by Jacqueline Jules
- The Gumazing Gum Girl by Rhode Montijo
- Superhero Dad by Timothy Knapman
- Even Superheroes Have Bad Days by Shelly Becker
- Marvel by Kamala Khan
- Super Manny Stands Up! By Kelly Dipucchio
- Superhero Instruction Manual by Kristy Dempsey
- Almost Super by Marion Jensen
- Cape by Kate Hannigan
- The Super Life of Ben Braver by Marcus Emerson
- Bug Girl by Benjamin Harper
2. Shapes Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Shapes thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Shapes. Check out this list!
Shapes Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Shapes Writing Word Bank
- “I Can Make Shapes” Classroom Book
- “Shapes Counting” Student Booklet
- Shapes Student Story
- Shapes Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Shapes Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Shapes Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Shapes Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Shapes Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Shapes Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Shapes Word Games
- Shapes Build a Word Game
3. Shapes Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Shapes mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used by lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these Shapes thematic unit math activities with your students!
Shapes Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Shapes Counting Student Booklet
- Shapes Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Shapes Number & Number Word Match Game
- Shapes Counting Games
- Shapes Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Shapes Roll & Cover Math Games
- Shapes Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Shapes Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Shapes Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Shapes Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Shapes 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Shapes Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Shapes Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Shapes are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Shapes activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Shapes Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Shapes Writing Word Bank
- “I Can Make Shapes” Student Booklet
- “I Can Make Shapes” Classroom Book
- Shapes Venn Diagram Circles vs Squares
- Shape Story
- Shapes Scavenger Hunt
- Build Shapes Stem Cards
- 2D Stem Invitations
- Shapes in School
- Shapes in Town
5. Shapes Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Shapes art projects? Students would love to create Shapes themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Shapes Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Black Glue Shape Art Project
- Shape People or Monsters Art Project
- Shape Robots Art Project
- Shape Lines Art Project
- Shape Collage Art Project
- Shape City Art Project
- Shapes Counting Google Slides
- Shapes Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Shapes Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Shapes Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Shapes thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering the literature and activities you choose.
To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
